I cannot believe I will be full term in a few days and am writing what I have packed in my hospital bags. In case you missed it, I have a full IGTV with everything I packed, but I thought it would be helpful to also have a blog post so I can link some things for you guys. Let's get straight into it. Here is the full breakdown with all the details...
BABY'S BAG
- Baby bag linked here
- 4 x 0000 singlets
- 2 x full body onesies
- 3 x leotard onesies
- 2 x pairs of socks
- 1 x bibs dummy
- 2 x swaddles, one Jersey Cotton and one Muslin Wrap
- Burp cloth
- Portable white noise machine
- 1 x knotted hat
- Huggies newborn nappies
- Water wipes
- Blanket - this one was only $15 and is the perfect size and soft!
MY BAG
Labour section
- Battery operated tea-light candles
- Hand-held fan - rechargeable
- Combs I got two options. One from Amazon, one from Chemist Warehouse
- TENS Machine hired from Bliss Birth
- Plastic Bag for wet clothes
- Face mist and makeup wipes
- Lip balm
- I plan to labour in black undies, a black bra and an oversized shirt
- Bikini to labour in
Clothing/toiletries section
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A robe
(a dark coloured one) -
PJ's
I have a button-down short sleeve set (perfect for breastfeeding) from Amazon and a tracksuit from Bonds. -
Maternity bras
SKIMS have an amazing one linked here but definitely on the pricier side! Dupe for the SKIMS ones linked here. I sized up in my maternity bras. - Socks
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Slippers
For walking around the hospital -
Slides
For showering/getting to and from the hospital -
Black undies
I sized up and went for seamless, comfy and cheap because let's be real, they'll likely get gross and tossed out -
Going home outfit
I am going for all black: biker shorts, oversized tee and slides. I also packed my compression shorts to pop underneath my bike shorts as per my physio's recommendation. - Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, hair ties, dry shampoo, shampoo + conditioner if I want to wash my hair, body wash, face moisturiser, body butter, concealer, mascara
- Tote bag for dirty washing
- Baby name necklace
Postpartum recovery section
- Lanolin
- Disposable and reusable breast pads from Bubba Bump's postpartum recovery kit
- Breastfeeding ice packs and peri ice pack from Bubba Bump's postpartum recovery kit
- Peri bottle and peri spray from Bubba Bump's postpartum recovery kit
- Disposable underwear - one from Bubba Bump, one from Depends
- Noonie Cooling Pads
OTHER
- Snacks
- 2 x pillows (1 for me, 1 for Brenton)
- Snuggly blankets - 1 for me, 1 for Brenton
- Laptop
- Long phone chargers
- Brenton's clothes
- Water bottle with straw
- Prenatal vitamins
- Exercise ball
- Beats, Air Pods, Bluetooth speaker
- Paperwork: birth plan, cards, etc
- Lavender oil
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This was super helpful Beth! I will definitely be referring back to this when it’s time for me to pack my hospital bag. Loved that you included some links too :)